Siege of Genoa (1140)

The Siege of Genoa was a military conflict between the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice. The Venetians laid siege to the city of Genoa, held by Milan, and captured it after a siege.

Background
After defeating a Milanese army under Beltramino de Scala at the Battle of Valenza in 1140, Councillor Bartolomeo Selvo of Venice and an army of nearly 9000 troops marched south to pursue the crippled army. Scala was met just outside of the walls of the city of Genoa, with his 5250 troops augmented by Count Puccio Rossi's 7260 troops in the city.

Battle
The Venetians launched a devastating attack on the Milanese army, inflicting a decisive defeat. The battle's victor was decided by the experience of Councillor Bartolomeo, who killed several Milanese in the battle, and the Venetians obliterated Scala's army and encircled the city.